The brilliant sunlight was now gradually replacing the poetic moonlight, the long distance made us exhausted.
-Ow! After this, I have to wake up until the next day.
Kaito kept yawning long, that's right, constantly moving on a winding road of approximately 30km without using magic, perhaps only the old self-proclaimed god would not get tired.
Maybe I also need a long vacation after this.
From the top of the Lapces hill, we could see, far away, an army was heading this way.
-Is that the royal army?
-Seems like it, probably because Gaido-sensei informed them.
-But how could they be so fast? How many hours have we started?
-Because we have to take a detour from the east to the west so that's why.
-So ... so I'm going to sleep.
With a carefree statement, Kaito immediately fell back on the green grass.
-Really ... Yumi is in danger but ... Uh ... lazy like that?
Originally trying to drag Kaito to his feet, Suika suddenly became sleepy and almost lost all strength and nearly slipped when trying to pull on his collar.
-Flash! How do you think, "dogs treat cats very well", Mika.
-Huh? Who did you raise your voice to?
-Well ... no.
Taking a deep breath, I decided to use my low voice to tell Kaito to stand up.
- Get up, we need to get there before the army.
Is this the same as Rin? I wondered and tried to hide my embarrassed expression as she imitated the "commander".
-But, isn't this better for the adults to worry about?
-Can not! We have no idea what the dark magicians force so many students to do. If it's for a ritual, we need to get Yumi out of there before it starts, or at least before it ends.
The tone of Rin's seriousness and determination made Kaito feel completely inferior. Dusting off his clothes, Kaito stood solemnly so that the "other person" wouldn't let go of any more scolding.
Rin's decisions have never been wrong, at least since the first time I met him. So every time you make an important decision, I put absolute faith in it.
And most of all, right now, I'm boiling myself too.
-So croudy.
Down some distance from the hill, behind the trees was the cave where the black magicians were hiding inside. Thanks to Kaito's ground sensing magic, we were able to determine that there were 4.5 guys guarding the nearby main entrance.
-What should I do now?
Yes, this is not simple, because we are not strong enough to face many black magicians at the same time, so the only way deep inside is to sneak into silence. But ironically, the entrance is only one, but also very strictly guarded.
-I will draw attention to everyone who sneaks in ...
Are you kidding !? You want to be the one to go inside and save your little sister. If he had any fate, Yumi wouldn't be so sad.
My heart was about to scream the words just now, but part of me didn't allow me to doubt Rin.
-... because my magic is the Quang system, the black counterpart system will be able to hold on longer.
-But...
Throwing my trust in my friend, I decided to stop Rin.
-... in addition to the Black system, which was originally just a combination of their main magic system. If so...
-So let me help him.
The female devil hunter who had decided to speak up now decided. Her distinctive green and purple eyes still showed no emotion.
-With my help, your friend will surely be safe.
Although Miyuki's tone still exuded a calm atmosphere like usual, I had a feeling that, in fact, she did not dare to assert her statement.
But because of the urgent situation now, and somewhat reassured because Rin had the help of an "expert" demon hunter, I gave up and accepted this plan.
Slowly entering as if this were his home, his sudden attack with magic caused a black magician to avoid it in time to collapse.
-It seems their scouts have withdrawn, do I need to chase and kill?
-Do not need.
Before he could open his mouth, Mr. Shu was robbed by Gaido-sensei.
-But...
-No need to worry so much, as long as the black magicians still hold the hostages, they can't leave without leaving them.
Reluctant to obey Gaido's words, Mr. Shu nodded and the royal assassin stepped back.
-Dear Sir!
Immediately running towards his "throne", the scout tried to tell the royal army was approaching here.
The guys there started to worry and whisper among themselves about whether to leave the sacrifice or fight.
-Haha, of course I will welcome them warmly! Let's prepare to "party"! We will show them how scary the dark magician is!
-Yeah !!!!
With just a few simple words, Diaz has brought a burning atmosphere to the rest.
—Yes, Mr. Diaz, there are a couple of children coming in.
-Flash! Hahaha !! Dangerous what? Just kids.
-But...
-And more "tribute" instead. Come and catch them.
Thanks to Rin and Miyuki's attention, the three of us were able to sneak inside safely. Although I had originally envisioned it, I still could not help but exclaim the exclamation when "admiring" the width of this place. Right at the cave, which is where the top of the cave reaches the lowest threshold, has reached 5m high, but stepping inside is immediately another story, its peak is as high as 20m. This place makes me feel like a giant's home.
The most interesting thing of all here is not the zigzag of this "maze" passage. It's the stalactites protruding from the top that are dripping cool water on the strange hollow rocks and causing them to emit a series of soothing sounds like a Piano.
Since there was no information about where Yumi was being locked up, we could only choose paths without the black magicians guarding them. Unfortunately, sometimes those paths lead to a dead end.
While the three of us were gradually feeling dizzy because of this place, suddenly a few black magicians ran over.
-Super good ... undetected.
-Fish!
-Mau call more people to the store quickly! There's an adventurer holding a mole just to help those two kids, ten people have fallen!
Adventurer?
The three of us stared blankly at each other, and it took a moment to realize that the adventurer that the black magicians mentioned was Mr. Orochi.
-Very good...
-Yes! So we can be assured of them.
- About whom?
Since when he was not sure, he was right behind us and gently patted Kaito on the shoulder. He said it was a pat on the shoulder, but immediately he put pressure on his shoulder, causing him to fall and the blow was so strong that the ground around Kaito cracked.
-Bad guy!
Although this place only had a little light from the small gaps, it was enough for me to realize it was the leader yesterday, Edik.
No matter how much magic power I use myself, I try to summon my longsword as quickly as possible.
-Kyaaa!
-Oh rub!
As soon as I took the momentum to rush forward, he kicked Kaito towards us, his kicking force was so strong that the three of us flew away.
It can be said that I hate him, because he indirectly took Yumi away. And both the laugh and the leisurely in a battle.
-We will defeat him! Go up!
-Wait...
Half a step away, I was held by Kaito, this was the first time I saw him this scared.
-... he's too strong, so ... you two go, I'll hold him.
-Can not...
-That is the only way!
Yes, just getting enough of the two attacks just now made him understand, if all three of them were here, they wouldn't be able to win against him, or worse, face "death".
At that time, my willpower was completely inferior to Kaito, and finally reluctantly accepted that he was right.
-Mika, you stay here with Kaito.
-Yes, I get it.
I know that the smile on her lips is just to cover up her fear. But I believe in both of them, to me these close friends are the two brave people I know.
-With me here, no one is going anywhere!
-You too!
Edik jumped in with the intention of stopping me but immediately with Mika repelled using a whirlwind spell.
-Thank you Mika! You two take care of yourself.
-Yes!
He looked at her like an annoying animal, his murderous gaze was still not enough to discourage her.
-Let's try, Mika.
-Sorry Kaito ... just rest.
-Huh?
Mika hit Kaito on the head with the staff and made him faint, and used a spell to create a small vortex that took him away.
-Leave it to me.